Contradiction with Acts 5:29
While Luke 20:25 suggests giving to earthly authorities what is theirs, Acts 5:29 emphasizes obeying God rather than humans, which could conflict when earthly demands contradict divine instructions.
Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
Luke 20:25 implies fulfilling obligations to both God and earthly authorities, but Matthew 6:24 states that one cannot serve two masters, highlighting potential conflicts between divine and secular loyalties.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with this verse is the separation of religious and political authority. In ancient times, especially within Jewish society, religious and political spheres were often intertwined. The verse implies a distinction between duties to God and duties to governing authorities, which might not reflect the historical realities of the time where such separation was less pronounced.
Paradox #2
Luke 20:25 could present a moral conflict about balancing religious obligations and civic duties. The verse suggests separating responsibilities to the government from those to God, which might be viewed as contradictory for individuals who strive to integrate their faith into all aspects of life, including how they interact with government and society. This separation might make it challenging for some to live consistently according to their religious beliefs in every part of their lives.